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77891 Patent Systems

6cp; offered either by distance requiring no on-campus attendance, or on-campus
Requisite(s): 77898 Patent Law
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: N Stoianoff

This subject concentrates on the ability to handle the interests of a client in prosecution and maintenance of a patent application, including advice on the desirability of seeking patent protection and provision of alternative protection in Australia and other countries. Topics covered include: types of application; Patent Office practice; amendment; opposition; re-examination; maintenance; extension of term; extension of time; revocation; treaties and conventions; searching; assignment; licensing; compulsory licenses; Crown use; restrictions on exploitation; circuit layout legislation and practice; plant protection legislation and practice; patentability in other countries (particularly with reference to New Zealand, the United States, the European Union, the People's Republic of China and Japan); and innovation patents.

Note(s)

This subject is accredited by the Professional Standards Board as fulfilling part of the qualifications for registration as a Patent Attorney in Australia.

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,084.62
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.